Galaxy Butterfly Painting

Many times, nature finds inspiration in... itself! Our eyes could be imagined as entire planets. Our neurons could be imagined as interconnected galaxies. This concept inspired me to create Galaxy Butterfly. Its wings take inspiration from the colours found in the dark galaxies of the universe, illuminated by their own suns. This could be a Butterfly as much as it could be a Supernova which will give birth to new mysteries. I chose the acrylic colours here to reflect this slow, yet fierce fight that happens all around the universe. Fights which time may not allow us to observe. I used shining liner contours colours, as well as a transparent liner, to create a texture that reflects light more - a brilliant phenomenon which is found across all the universe, but also one which obscures the unknown beneath it. The butterfly itself is a metaphor of time and change, nouns which also best describe the universe. Yet, despite this huge infinity of the universe that may sometimes make us feel too small or too scared, the universe is serene. Nature itself wants to build, not to destroy. And for nature, nothing is small, not even a tiny butterfly. Everything that nature designed has its own purpose in the universe. Just like we do. I hope this painting invites you to feel this part of nature, and consciously experience being a part of its perfect design and the amazing unknown. I wish for “Galaxy Butterfly” to bring you the feeling of serenity and belonging that only nature can offer, without needing to reveal all its secrets.